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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Schools Capital Update

28 March 2022 · Department for Education

Proposed by Robin Walker Con Worcester

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Key points

  • The statement announces 746 million for September 2024 to create new school places and improve school facilities in England.
  • 195 million is allocated for September 2025 to support local authorities in enhancing school infrastructure.
  • 8 billion is provided for the financial year 2022-23 to address the condition of schools and increase school places.

Issue summary

The statement is about the announcement of capital funding to create new school places and improve school facilities in England.

Action requested

I am announcing £746 million for September 2024, £195 million for September 2025, and £1.8 billion for financial year 2022-23 to support local authorities in creating new school places and improving the condition of schools.

Key facts

  • £746 million announced for school places needed by September 2024.
  • An additional £195 million announced for school places needed by September 2025.
  • £1.8 billion allocated in financial year 2022-23 to improve school conditions.
  • Total capital funding of £19.4 billion announced at the 2021 Spending Review.
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